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Pat WilliamsOrlando Magic Sr. VP Pat Williams is a man of many passions -- marathons, writing books and his 19 children!
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High School Graduations are for ParentsToday I became the parent of a high school graduate. Of course I knew this day would always come but now that it's actually here, it's almost surreal. Just like most parents, I always want the best for my daughter. I want her to be...
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Fostering Family LoveAfter raising two children, Rose Ann DeVito discovered she had a big, empty home and a lot of love still left to give. Growing Bolder introduces you to the 65-year-old "new" mom of four.
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I can feel it in the airMother's Day is undoubtedly one of my favorite holidays. Ever since my sweet children were little, I would always love to see for just a day their level of appreciation for all I did. To see their hand-made cards with...
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The Tooth Fairy is Over the TopInflation has hit the tooth fairy. My friend was complaining his grandchild got $10 from the tooth fairy. He was comparing that to the quarter his kids found under the pillow when they lost a tooth. That reminded me of the time my son asked why the...
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Show Me the LoveThey're struggling to make ends meet, but they still find time to help children with special needs. They're foster grandparents and they give so much unconditional love that it was time to show them a little love.
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Michelle HynesWhat if your life experiences could better the life of a child?
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Dinner with your grandparents?O.K. – So here’s the deal. My husband and I took our 11 year old son out for a quick bite to eat tonight at a favorite local restaurant. Our son is tall and thin and looks much older that his 11 years. The hostess at the...
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Sue WalshA woman who dominated the collegiate swimming world 25 years ago is back and better than ever.
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Out of the Mouths of Babes...I dont' profess to be an expert in the field of religion or spirituality. I have been a catechist for years, and have always been actively involved in my church. That said, I still have a lot to learn. My work over the years with...
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There's Nothing Like a Big Hug from a Child
Yesterday when my 21-month-old grandson came home from daycare, he ran right over to me and gave me a hug. Now granted, he could only reach my knees but it was definitely a big bear hug! He does it quite often as a matter of...
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Does Birth Order Matter?A new study says parents tend to be harder on their first-born children -- with some surprising results! Read the article then share your thoughts.
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60-Year-Old Locks of LoveA health scare led one woman to help children suffering from an incurable disease. See how Peggy Hartzog's own childhood influenced her inspirational choice.
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Pets Are People ... Right?I love my animals. I have two dogs, Faegan and Junior, and two cats, Travers and Laila. No children at this point (human children, I mean) so the furry friends get most of the attention in my house. My dogs *know how to manipulate my love. When I...
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Living in Tony Dungy's ShadowIt's been over a year since Tony Dungy won the Super Bowl. But in the meantime he's written the children's book, "You Can Do It!," a story about his younger brother, Linden.
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Des Cummings: Leading With LoveDes Cummings is the Executive Vice President of Florida Hospital and Chairman of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce. Hear Des talk about building a business on a foundation of love, ethics and spirituality.
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Jean DibnerJean Dibner is the mistress of reinvention.
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Boomers Heading to Space?It looks like the next person on the moon may be someone a little older than usual. The European Space Agency is searching for a man or woman 45 years old or older to send into space. Will it be you?
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Concerning Sea TurtlesI have never met a sea turtle that I didn’t like – I did, however, meet one once who didn’t particularly like me; in fact, I think she thought that I was trying to kill her babies, but I wasn’t. Here’s what happened: sea...
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Fast Forwards -- MothersIn honor of the mothers in your life, check out this heart-warming ode to mom that is making the rounds on the Internet. Get out a tissue and take a moment to remember what makes moms great.
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RSVP: An Invitation to VolunteerAs the volunteer coordinator for RSVP of Orange County, Florida, I have the privilege of working with some of the most interesting and diverse people in this area. Our volunteers range in age from 55 to 96, and each makes his or her own contribution to...
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A Giving SpiritPenny Jones wanted to make a difference in her life, her children's lives, and in her community. She didn't have a lot of time or a lot of money. What she did have was a lot of love, and that proved to be more than enough.
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Dr. T. Berry BrazeltonFor six decades, world-famous pediatrician Dr. Berry Brazelton has been showing families how to raise happy and healthy kids.
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Celebration of Mother's DayNone of us could be here without one; they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Some are funny, some are sweet; some are older, and some have just received their titles. We're talking about moms.
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The NelsonsFormer teen idols Matthew and Gunnar Nelson have found a second career by keeping their famous father's music alive.
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The Older You Get, The Healthier You've BeenDr. Thomas Perls is head of The New England Centenarian Study (NECS), the largest comprehensive study of centenarians in the world. The NECS believes that centenarians are a select group of people who have either markedly delayed or entirely escaped dis
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A Mother's Day Heartbreak
My mother-in-law has Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer's is a disease that destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. Alzheimer’s...
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Rain PryorShe inherited her famous father's sense of humor, but adds her own sense of sass and style to her performances and books.
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That's Not HotPeople around the world are buzzing with the news that Paris Hilton's grandfather just made a massive cut to the celebrity's inheritance. And he's not alone! Find out how his drastic decision is in line with many baby boomers' financial plans.
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A Legend of Stage and ScreenJulie Andrews has had a legendary career; from movies and television to Broadway musicals, and now, she's an acclaimed author.
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MemoriesI am Missing My friend Ruth Hamilton I still will keep her alive for her birthday and always, she will not be here on earth this year, Ruth would have been 110 this April 12, 2008 , But we...
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Jim RentzNowadays, with iPods and phones with MP3 players taking over the music world, radios and cassette tapes are falling to the wayside. But Jim Rentz won't let that happen just yet!
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Art Linkletter's Son and Inspiration DiesJack Linkletter, the inspiration for his father's hit show, "Kids Say the Darndest Things," has died. Growing Bolder recently talked to Art about what his son said that spawned a huge hit.
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Gordon JohnsonGordon Johnson, 74, is one of the winners of the prestigous Purpose Prize, given out nationally to people over 60 devoted to solving social problems. Johnson has dedicated his life to keeping siblings together in foster care.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for August 9The Beijing Olympics are underway after the most spectacular Opening Ceremonies ever. Headlines around the world declare -- "hallucinating", "a masterstroke", "mesmerizing." Photo is user-generated public domain.
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Write About Your LifeWriting is a great release of your thoughts and feelings. No matter what subject you write about, just the fact that you are writing, is unlocking your thought processes, using your memory, and exercising your brain.When we get older, we eat...
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Growing Bolder Receives 2008 Senior Vision Media AwardThe Growing Bolder Media Group is the winner of the 2008 Senior Vision Media Award, presented by the Florida Council on Aging. President and CEO Marc Middleton accepted the award on behalf of the Growing Bolder team.
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Watching Tiger Win On Two WheelsBlog Entry - June 16: Glenn Fenster is biking 8,000 miles to create awareness of Childhood Epilepsy. But what do you do when your body needs a break?
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I LOVE my LIBRARY!I also love to write about it! My story was selected for inclusion in the Woman's Day archive for 2007. You can view it online at www.ilovelibraries.org.I sent the info to the Orlando Public Libray and they liked my story as well, so they...
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Sturgis' Last Stand?Cowboys & Indians Phyllis_Young-WARN_founder.jpg Washington, D.C. 19DEC2007 Lakota Sioux Indian Freedom Delegation Declare Sovereign Nation Status A press release issued today by the Lakota Freedom Delegation, made up of Russell Means,...
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Sturgis' Last Stand?
Cowboys & Indians Phyllis_Young-WARN_founder.jpg Washington, D.C. 19DEC2007 Lakota Sioux Indian Freedom Delegation Declare Sovereign Nation Status A press release issued today by the Lakota Freedom Delegation, made up of Russell Means,...
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Sturgis' Last Stand?
Cowboys & Indians Phyllis_Young-WARN_founder.jpg Washington, D.C. 19DEC2007 Lakota Sioux Indian Freedom Delegation Declare Sovereign Nation Status A press release issued today by the Lakota Freedom Delegation, made up of Russell Means,...
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A Brush With GreatnessThe following is an excerpt from Ruth Hamilton's autobiography, "The Hamilton Saga." She wrote the book at age 90. In the coming weeks, GrowingBolder.com will publish Ruth's description of her trip to Europe in the summer of 1937. As the people of...
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Breaking Up is Easy to DoAnother celebrity couple bites the dust -- so how can you make your marriage work when so many hit the skids?
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Aim That Super-SoakerIt happens almost every day. I get home from work, kick off my shoes, plop down in front of the television and I hear that unmistakable voice. He wants me to go swimming. My 13-year old son has waited all day for his dad to join him in the...
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Rightsizing Your Life -- The Holiday EditionRADICAL RIGHTSIZING FOR TOYS Now here’s a novel idea: don’t give potentially dangerous toys for Christmas. "Why I'd NEVER do that!" you say? Since some 80-90% of all toys come from China—this isn't going to be as easy as you think....
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Bobby's in Big TroubleThis week's news that as many as 25 FSU players -- nearly one-third of the roster -- have been implicated in an academic cheating scandal and will miss the Music City Bowl is big trouble for 78-year-old coaching legend Bobby Bowden.
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Caregivers Need TLC, too.
This week's "Reality Bytes: A Message that Resonates" video is Perfect! To paraphrase your video "blurb": Every caregiver out there knows it's not easy. But I didn't even know about the Community Education & Resource Affiliation of...
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Best Week Ever?By leading the Indianapolis Colts to a Super Bowl win, 52-year-old Tony Dungy became the first African American coach to win the championship. And he joined only two others to win the Super Bowl as both a player and a head coach.
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Roadie Report by Camilla McGuinnRoadie Report 31 - "The Rolling Thunder Revue" Roger McGuinn, Joanie Mitchell, Joan Beaz A few days after we hugged Barry McGuire goodbye, we loaded our van and hit the road. October has always been our favorite time of year to tour. The minute the...
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What Is Your Dream?
Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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Donna Dewberry Grows Bolder With One StrokeShe was a stay-at-home mom who had an idea. A simple, easy way for millions to create beautiful works of art. Seemingly overnight, Donna Dewberry and her One Stroke painting technique became a huge hit on PBS and QVC.
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The Fifth TasteI asked the group in the last blog if anyone knew what the fifth flavor was....As you may remember, the first four are sour, sweet, salty and bitter. The Fifth taste ( not to be confused with the Fifth Element, a movie with Bruce Willis) is called...
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Do We Need More Holiday Traditions?I'm not sure where the thought came from - probably an episode of Oprah. I found myself wondering if the Middleton’s have enough family holiday traditions. Like any good dad, I want my children to cherish the memories of this wonderful time of...
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Former White House Spokesman Tony Snow DiesFormer White House spokseman and journalist Tony Snow, who President Bush says brought "wit, grace, and a great love of country to his work," has died of cancer at the age of 53.
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Wavy GravyEvery day, Wavy Gravy still lives his life with the ideals and dreams born out of the hippie movement. He was the face of Woodstock and he's devoted his life to peace.
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Steve Rondinaro Comes Full CircleAt the height of your career, would you walk away from it all to pursue a lifelong dream? That's exactly what TV anchor Steve Rondinaro did 13 years ago. Find out why he'll never have to ask "What if?"
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Why You Should Never Stop DreamingWe all kn ow that 41-year-old Dara Torres will be the oldest U.S. Olympic swimmer ever when she hits the water next month in Beijing. But she won't be the oldest member of this year's U.S. team. That honor goes to 58-year-old John Dane.
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Tribute to a Father Long Gone
Ciji Ware didn't exactly have a normal upbringing, but she hasn't complained one bit. Her father, Harlan Ware was one of two main writers for the longest running non-interrupted serial drama in radio history, "One Man's Family." Harlan died exactly 40...
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My Work with WomenOne of the many stages of grief is the feeling of being deeply hurt. The person you loved has left you and you feel abandoned. For me, after the death of my husband, that feeling meant that for quite some time I felt very negative toward men. In my...
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Sounds of SilenceWhen my four sons were little, we all attended church and had them dedicated to the Lord. While watching them grow, the Lord impressed upon me to let my kids go. Meaning, to give them to Him for protection and to lead them. I didn't want to be...
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Conversations With a Priest
Growing up in a very small town of about 800 people, your religion was part of your profile. Mine happened to be Catholic – and still is. However, a few years ago, I began to ask a lot of questions. Being a catechist since the age...